Samuel Wilde Memorial Chapel Elopement | Portland, ME Wedding Photographer

I had a lovely time from our first conversation speaking with the bride about her elopement plans, and was so looking forward to this day! They met by chance in their apartment complex where they both live. After connecting, they were just friends and not looking for anything more, but that quickly changed. A few years later and here they were having a intimate wedding in downtown Portland, Maine. Two of their good friends joined them for the trip to celebrate and act as their witnesses as well! While the day turned out rainy, that didn’t even remotely spoil the joy, or the photos! The Samuel Wilde Memorial Chapel is a beautiful little location that served as the perfect backdrop for some amazing photo opportunities! I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed capturing them!

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Rainy Portland Maine Photo Locations

Not to my surprise, Kathleen walked into the chapel for the first time absolutely beaming and excited!

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silhouette wedding photos Flax Studios Maine
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It’s rare that I both have so much time to get creative with portraits and am stuck inside due to the weather. I love all of the more creative and classic looking portraits we captured in the amazing place!

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Classic black and white wedding portrait
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After finishing up at the chapel, we headed downtown to Blyth & Burrows for some final shots and I enthusiastically joined them in celebrating for a bit with an always exceptional glass of Lagavulin!

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Nikon 28mm 1.4E lens macro sample photos
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Thank you!

- Vendors - 

Photographer: 
James Flachsbart
Venue - Samuel Wilde Memorial Chapel
Officiant - 
Savoir Claire
Drinks After - 
Blyth & Burrows

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Matt + Heather | The Inn On Peaks Island | Portland, Maine Wedding Photographers

My first time capturing a wedding out on the scenic shores of Peaks Island was an adventure and nothing short of AWESOME! It certainly helped to work with a couple as great as Matt and Heather. We started the day by joining the guys on the ferry that takes you from downtown Portland, ME over to Peaks Island, just a short 15 minute boat ride! Matt and Heather were married at The Inn On Peaks Island, which is conveniently located right near the Casco Bay Lines ferry terminal. My favorite part of the day was the opportunity we had to sneak out for some photos around sunset. We had THE MOST AMAZING skies to work with as you'll see below, and it was spectacular!!! I hope you enjoy reliving the day scrolling through these photos, and thanks for coming!

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We of course had to some photos of the Bride and Groom with their adorable dog Brady!!!

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After toasts and dinner, we hopped on the golf cart and headed over to this classicly Maine rocky outcropping for some sunset photos. As you can see, we had some amazing skies to work with! I love this photo of Matt carrying Heather on the rocks. Sometimes it's the ones you don't set up that turn out be the favorites! 

Peaks Island candid wedding photos
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With the formal events complete, it was time to unleash on the dance floor! 

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Wedding Macro Ringshots
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Thank you Matt and Heather!

- Vendors - 

Photographer: James Flachsbart
Venue & Catering: The Inn On Peaks Island
Coordinator: Jayson @ The Inn On Peaks Island
Hair & Makeup: Bei Capelli (Emma)
Flowers: 50Flowers.com & Skillin’s Greenhouse
Dress: BHLDN
Custom suit (Groom): Peter Renney’s Fashions
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Rings: Cross Jewelers
DJ: DaveIsMedia
Dessert: WickedWhoopie

Want see the rest of the photos or make orders? Click the link below to see the full album and make orders for a limited time! 
 

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